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Description of
infestation
(noun: plural: infestations)
invasion of the body by parasites either on the skin or inside the body
Samples of
infestation
Infestations of hair lice are common in schools.
Determination of
infestation
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Description of
magnification
(noun: no plural)
enlargement; sharpening
Samples of
magnification
Magnification is the enhancement of size of an object being viewed with a microscope.
Determination of
magnification
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Description of
energy
(noun: no plural)
a force or power allowing the body to function
Samples of
energy
Energy is needed to stay alive.
Determination of
energy
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Description of
neck
(noun: plural: necks)
narrow area containing the neck vertebrae; which connects the head to the trunk
Samples of
neck
The neck must support the head.
Determination of
neck
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Description of
epigastrium
(noun: no plural)
upper abdomen between the ribcage and navel
Samples of
epigastrium
The esophagus lies in the epigastrium.
Determination of
epigastrium
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Description of
ganglion
(noun: plural: ganglions)
a nodule made up of nervous tissue
Samples of
ganglion
The cervico-thoracic ganglion is also known as the stellate ganglion.
Determination of
ganglion
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Description of
excitation threshold
(noun: no plural)
this is the amount of stimulus needed to set up an action potential in a nerve cell
Samples of
excitation threshold
A nervous response is triggered when the excitation threshold is reached.
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excitation threshold
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Description of
anhydride
(noun: plural: anhydrides)
molecule being formed from another by the removal of water
Samples of
anhydride
The most common and important anhydride is acetic anhydride being the dimer of acetic acid.
Determination of
anhydride
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Description of
base
(noun: plural: bases)
substance that contains hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water
Samples of
base
Acids and bases cause color changes in certain substances called indicators.
Determination of
base
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Description of
antibiotic
(adjective: plural: antibiotics)
a substance that destroys bacteria
Samples of
antibiotic
Antibiotics have bactericidal properties.
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antibiotic
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